We have an exciting week ahead and students will be working on Spelling this week. Reminder that Wednesday this week will be Early Dismissal days for Parent-Teacher Interviews (please pick up your child at 12:30pm). Your child will have a interview schedule in their agenda book so please check out your time for the interview. Interviews will be kept short (unless there is no one waiting) 15 minutes. I look forward to meeting with all of you during this time. If you are unable to come during those times, please email or phone me to set up a time that works for you. In math, we will continue with place value concept and please practice skip counting with your child everyday! In Social Studies we will continue with our mapping unit and in Science we will continue with the salmon run unit. RemindersOctober 8- Thanksgiving Monday (No School)October 9th-Salmon Run! Parent volunteers please come into the classroom on this day before you leave.

Well I was impressed with the first full week of school students worked hard in class and most of the students brought in their homework on Thursday! Thank you to parents who came out for the Terry Fox Run! This week will feature spelling unit 2 (Please have your child do one page each day and bring the spelling in on Friday).I sent out another permission form for the Salmon Run taking place on October 9th...this is right after Thanksgiving weekend. There is a cost of $3.00...please get those in ASAP so I know how many parent volunteers I have. In Language Arts we are working on capitals and periods as well as making sure our sentences make sense. In Math, we are continuing with place value this week and in Socials Studies we will continue with mapping skills. In Science we are learning about the Salmon. Friendly ReminderLibrary book exchange day is Wednesdays...so please make sure library books are returned by this day. If students are finished with the book they can bring the book in earlier. Let's have no over due books! Students are to take out 4 books (2 books are used in the classroom for silent reading).Parents please keep the reading log sheet at home until the end of the month...September log sheet is due on Friday this week!

This month is usually hectic and some forms are handed out to be signed and returned back as soon as possible. Please check your child's agenda books! Dates to Remember!October 3rd-half day of school for Parent/Teacher interviews-early dismissal at 12:30. I will sent home the interview times available (please check off 3 best times) if none of the times fits your schedule we can arrange a time that best suits your schedule (please send me an email). THEMESStudents are completing their "All about Me" poster this week and doing a small presentation.MATH- you can practice skip counting by 2's, 5's, from any number up to 100 with your child.Health and Career- completing the Zones of Regulation poster when your not in the "Green Zone."

This Week:Monday, September 24-New spelling words Tuesday, September 25-P.E. DayWednesday, September 26-Library day & Fine ArtsThursday, September 27- P.E. Day & Fine ArtsFriday, September 28-Spelling quiz

Let's have a great week!

I am always available to discuss your child's progress. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. There are 3 ways to contact me...you can use the Agenda, email (adhaliwal@sd73.bc.ca), or call the school.

As our school year begins, many of you may have questions regarding what will happen day-to-day in our classroom. I have outlined the basic information below, in an attempt to make everything a little clearer for you. Please remember that I have an “open door” policy. You are always welcome in the classroom, whether you are scheduled in as a helper or if you have a few minutes away from work. However, to enable the class and me to get to know each other and establish Grade 2/3 routines I would appreciate it if you could please refrain from visiting until mid October. By then, the routines will be in place and the children will be less easily distracted. Of course, before and after class you are more than welcome to come in and check things out! Always feel free to call or visit me in the mornings (between 7:30 and 8:20) or after class (with appointment) if you have any questions about what is happening in our class. Children can sometimes misunderstand information or expectations and a quick call may clear these up. Pencil BoxAll Grade 2/3 students will need a pencil box to keep all of their pencils, felts, erasers, etc. together inside their desks.

School SuppliesI strongly encourage parents to buy school supplies through the school. The school district buys supplies in bulk and is able to obtain a better price for supplies. Also, these supplies are available throughout the year (I replace lost/broken items as needed).

Snacks and LunchPlease send a spoon to accompany those snacks/lunches requiring one. Students do NOT have access to a microwave nor a refrigerator at the school. Please note that our school is peanut sensitive. Students will be able to eat when they are "hungry" so please ensure your child has healthy snacks that will not make a mess.

Recess and LunchAt Arthur Stevenson elementary, students are expected to go outside for recess and lunch, regardless of weather conditions (except for the coldest days in winter). Please ensure that your child has appropriate outdoor footwear and outerwear for the day’s forecasted weather.

Indoor ShoesDaily Physical Activity is an important part of the Grade 2/3 program. Each student must have a pair of non-marking running shoes, which they are able to fasten independently (these will be your student’s indoor shoes). These shoes will stay at school throughout the year.

Skirts and DressesWhen your daughter is getting dressed in the morning please consider the types of activities that we do daily in Grade 2/3. As you know, we will be going outside to play in the playground during recess and lunch. On P.E. days (Tuesdays & Thursdays) please make sure your child is dressed appropriately. Please consider putting a pair of shorts or tights under dresses and skirts to help your daughter feel more comfortable in these situations. Thank you.

BirthdaysIn class we have a low-key birthday “treatment”. We sing “Happy Birthday” and help make the birthday child feel special. If parents wish to send a treat for the class, please check with me first because we do have allergies.

***I ask that birthday invitations NOT be distributed at school during school hours. Those children who are left out feel badly and don’t understand number limits, etc. If you give the invitations to me in the morning, I can discreetly hand them out sometime during the day.

Special HelperIn our class we have a daily helper to do small classroom tasks and to be leader in line, etc. All children will get equal turns at this.

Show and TellThere is a posted “Show and Tell” schedule. Students are encouraged to bring one “mystery” item to share. Classmates will attempt to guess what the hidden item is by asking questions. Show and Tell items are encouraged to be “made” things, “science” things, “found” things or things related to the theme being studied at the time (TOYS ARE NOT ALLOWED).

ToysToys are not welcome at school because they can be lost, broken and/or stolen (this includes Pokemon cards).

Special EventsDuring the year, many special days and events will occur. Information will come home as each event is planned. Some field trips will also be planned.

Permission Slips and Time-Sensitive MailOccasionally, parents will receive permission slips and other important information that requires immediate attention. Please return these forms as soon as possible. Thank you.

School Times

8:20 am First bell—doors open

8:30 am Class Starts (students must be in class and ready to work)

9:55-10:10 am Recess (students will eat snacks before/after recess)

11:50 Lunch (students play first and eat second)

12:30-Eating Bell (students inside to eat)class begins for the afternoon

12:45 p.m.- Warning bell rings

12:50 p.m. Afternoon instructions begins

2:30 p.m.- Dismissal (student pick up in the hallway or at the office if your late).

As always you can contact me through email: adhaliwal@sd73.bc.ca or phone the school to make an appointment.Let's have a great week!